How does a writ of have as corpus safeguard individual freedom? a. by stopping arrest and detention b. by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury c. by providing a defense for committing a crime d. by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial

The correct answer for this question is "C.by providing a defense for committing a crime" A writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury. The writ of habeas corpus is used to review the legality of the party's arrest, imprisonment, or detention.